Comelec: Postponed COC filing can delay ballot printing

The Comelec is set to discuss the proposal of the Senate and the House of Representatives to delay the filing of certificates of candidacy by 10 days

Paterno Esmaquel II

2:42:2am September 11, 2018

2:43:41am September 11, 2018

DOMINO EFFECT. Postponing the filing of certificates of candidacy can delay the printing of ballots for the 2019 polls, says the Commission on Elections. File photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

DOMINO EFFECT. Postponing the filing of certificates of candidacy can delay the printing of ballots for the 2019 polls, says the Commission on Elections. File photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Postponing the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) can delay ballot printing and other activities of the Commission on Elections for the 2019 polls, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said on Tuesday, September 11.

The Senate and the House of Representatives urged the Comelec on Monday, September 10, to move the filing of COCs to October 11 to 17. The Comelec had scheduled COC filing from October 1 to 5.

Jimenez said the Comelec will formally discuss the lawmakers' suggestion in their en banc meeting on Wednesday, September 12.

The Comelec on Friday, September 7, released the schedule of COC filing through Resolution 10420, which, among other things, also relaxed the rules for the substitution of candidates in the 2019 polls. – Rappler.com